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Overview |
Penn State Abington | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Abington, PA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,090 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #694 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State Abington | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,684 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,694 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,460 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,589 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
Penn State Abington | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,463 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 6,037 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1310 | 1130/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Penn State Abington | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State Abington | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $279 |
Diversity |
Penn State Abington | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Penn State Abington | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Penn State Abington | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Penn State Abington is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (3,090 students vs. 2,872 students)
Penn State Abington vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State Abington or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 208.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Abington for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $14,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at Salve Regina University than Penn State Abington ($45,250.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Abington than Salve Regina University ($20,460 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Abington are 54.3% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($10,694 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Penn State Abington (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 179.4% larger than aid received Penn State Abington ($26,787 vs. $9,589)
Penn State Abington vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State Abington or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Penn State Abington .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Penn State Abington (3.42)
- Penn State Abington has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Penn State Abington vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State Abington or Salve Regina University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Salve Regina University and Penn State Abington.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Penn State Abington (73% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Abington earn on average $1,000 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,300)
- Penn State Abington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Abington graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Abington students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/